Update; Im not fucked at all! Got the job!

[_Iain_]

Situation;

Left pizza delivery as finally got a "better" job couriering.

To cut the shit, im making no money. I burn about £40-50 fuel a day at the moment & make £60-70back. Its not enough to cover insurance & phone...hopeless. I start at 7.30AM, work till 2 in the afternoon, collect my evening route at 3.30 & am back out till around 11-midnight.

I cant find another job. I've had to take 3 nights a week with domino's to try and pay the debt consolidation loan & car insurance. But it's 3hrs a night. This means i work 7 days a week & average about 7hrs sleep a night...which is fucking me up a bit.

The actual fuck do i do? I've got no idea how to do a CV, no idea what i can actually apply for realisticly as i dont have many qualifications. 90% of work i've done is cash in hand/self employed & cant get referances cause they're all worried about getting caught out or some shit.

I need to get rid of the car, £91 a month insurance & a very fucked gearbox/clutch are going to bust me. If i ditch both jobs i can afford to insure the bandit for a year, but cant work. Works only earning enough to pay for the car so whats the point? Could commute on bandit no sweat & put petrol in it as cheaper to run.

If i sell the bikes i can fuel the car for two weeks & be out of the shit for around a month. But then i've got literally nothing. I'm looking at it as i can run a bike on JSA if i need to, so thats whats got to stay.

So what to do? Jobcentre wont help you unless you're actually unemployed & giving up the car means making myself intentionally unemployed - so they wont do anything then! Im almost paying to work at the moment!

Suggestions on how to get a job with no cv/qualification/referances basicly.
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Riding: '07 KTM Duke II, Baotian BT49QT-20 Driving: '88 Volvo 340

[waffles]

First off - you aren't as fucked as you think you are!

Sit down and work out the bare minimum money you need to earn each week to survive and go from there, that's your goal and any additional income is a bonus. Most places like having a CV and personal statement but they are fairly easy to do. Google CV templates and there are tons of places to crib them from. If you are really stuck, I will can lend you a hand if needed.

Have you considered signing up with a temping agency? I know some require you to have a certain amount of experience or qualifications so keep hunting.

Don't be defeatist though. If you go into this with a negative outlook you won't get very far.
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Theory test - 19/8/09, CBT - 11/10/09, MOD 1 - 16/8/10, MOD 2 - 27/10/10
Past rides Yamaha XT125X, Triumph TT600, Honda XR250
Current rides Suzuki GSXR 600, Honda MSX125

[lllN30lll]

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
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Turbo R1
CRF450R

[_Iain_]

Phone bill comes in at about £40 a month - Not because i wanted a flash phone, more the all you can eat data & unlimted minuites which were needed for the amount of phonecalls. Was running pay as you go & munching £10 credit every two days!

Bike insurance i can pay in one hit with last paycheck. Thats covered then for the year. All i've then got to do is add petrol.

£100 p/m on debt consolidation loan.

£100 p/m on rent - myself & partner live with my parents as we couldnt afford to get another flat.

The issue i have is all my experience is driving related, but nobody wants to insure you on their work vehicles till 25. Epilepsy, 3 points & crashes within the last year & a bit arent helping much either. I'm an okay mechanic, have worked as one before cash in hand. However, no qualifications. Nobody wants to take you on, cant get a referance to prove anything. Was with a few temp agencies before, they got me one day of work every two weeks. Couldnt make a living on it at all. Everyone wants qualifications or experience. I've got neither.

CV wise, i can fill in templates etc - but like, personal statement. The feck am i supposed to write?

Interviews always go bad too. I cant talk to people. I cant think of the right answers on the spot, i stutter mutter & ALWAYS fuck it up in some way shape or form. Say the wrong things, etc etc. I mean what the fuck do you say when asked "what does honda mean to you as a brand?"
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Riding: '07 KTM Duke II, Baotian BT49QT-20 Driving: '88 Volvo 340

[instigator]

[_Iain_]

Have tried the above. Just isnt working for me at all. Spent hours and hours doing just that, writing up CV's and stuff & still couldnt do interviews. All the cash in hand jobs i've had were a case of "got any work going?" "yeah, come in tomorrow at (insert time here)"

The issue is - if i get shot of the car, i cant work either of the jobs i currently have. At which point the parents & other half go utterly spastic & i end up with all her family giving me shit. Nor can i go and jump on any other random driving jobs - and thats all i've got actual experience with!


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Riding: '07 KTM Duke II, Baotian BT49QT-20 Driving: '88 Volvo 340

[tbourner]

MSE. Saved me 3.5 years ago when I was absolutely fucked with my money - I'm talking 125% mortgage and £30k debt on top fucked!!

Jobs forum:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=141
Ask them what to do, basically what you've posted on here.

Budgeting forum:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=20
Tell them you're arse at budgeting properly and how do they do it - plenty of guides on there as well.

Debt free wannabe forum:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=76
They'll sort you out with paying off your loans and stuff - I've spent ages on this particular forum!! They'll want you to fill out a Statement Of Affairs (SOA), from here:
https://www.stoozing.com/msoc/soacalc.php
So try to do that first, it doesn't need to be super accurate and you can ask on MSE if you get confused with bits (I did about 3 before it made sense).
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Trev, now a biker?
Looking for first big bike.

[_Iain_]

Budgeting etc i've got sorted - i've sorted all the debts out. Just have to pay consolidation loan.

Worried that if i carry on working where i am i'll get into borrowing money to pay for fuel to work, then not making enough back on it to cover expenses of running. Which is what fucked me up baaaad before.

CV as such;

**Name**
**Adress**
**E-mail**
**Home phone**
**Mobile number**
**D.o.b**



Employment History:

Medway Jaguar
July 2005
I spent a week long work experience placement at this garage and worked in the service and repair department where I spent time servicing and repairing cars. As I already had some knowledge of car maintenance I was allowed to do many routine tasks by myself under supervision.

Adscene
August 2002-April 2006
I worked as part of a newspaper delivery team and was responsible for delivering free newspapers to approximately 200 houses each week. I had to ensure that delivery deadlines were met.

McDonalds
March 2006-January 2007
I worked various shifts, usually around 10 hours a week. I was trained to operate tills, prepare food and ensure the restaurant was clean at tidy at all times. I also received customer care and health/safety training.

Supremoglaze
Jan 2007-March 2007
This was a temporary position in a call centre where I gained experience in sales. I had to cold call clients and arrange call back appointments. I regularly met targets for the number of leads finalized in a customer appointment.

Earl Street Agency
July 2007-September 2007
Warehouse work with DHL. Temporary casual work via an employment agency.

Key Training
October 2007-January 2008
3 month work experience placement. Duties included data input, filing and postage systems. I was also responsible for a mild level of IT support (for example replacing damaged keyboards, changing toner cartridges and other basic tasks)

Clive’s Garage
February 2008-April 2008
I worked as a trainee mechanic in a small “two man” garage. Responsibilities included breaking up cars for parts to be sold, servicing customer’s cars and preparing cars for painting/repairing crash damage.
Various Employers
April 2008 –March 2010
I worked a series of temporary laboring jobs, mostly building sites. I also worked on a project converting an old oil tanker into housing. It was all short term (usually two to three weeks at a time) as required, and helped with living expenses whilst I struggled to find a permanent job. I gained experience in various aspects of building work, fabrication, decorating, metal & woodwork.

Pizza go go
March 2010 -2011
I worked as a delivery driver for a pizza shop. Responsibilities also included various cleaning tasks, and assisting with upkeep of the shop. I gained a lot of experience of dealing with customers, and a good knowledge of the local area.

Delta UK Express
Present
I currently work as a courier driver. I have been responsible for same day, and multidrop deliveries. I work mainly in the south east and London; however have delivered packages as far as Wales and Sheffield. I have learned to be very flexible with times to work, as I am on callout 24/7 delivering time critical packages to places such as police stations & hospitals across the country. I have full technical courier training enabling me to fit & replace Virtual Acess routers & networking components across the country.

Qualifications

• English GCSE – C
• Maths GCSE – C
• Science double award GCSE – CC
• Literature GCSE – D
• Electronics GCSE – D
• French GCSE – E
• History GCSE – F
• ICT GNVQ – Pass

Hobbies/Interests:

***This is where i cant think of anything***


References available on request


Suggestions
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Riding: '07 KTM Duke II, Baotian BT49QT-20 Driving: '88 Volvo 340

[daffy]

scrap/sell car, quite your job, tells jsa that your car was stolen/ reposesed etc, claim jsa, tell them your living at home with your parents and your single. go back to working on the side until you find a job/ go back to college, apprenticeship etc.

[Ariel Badger]

You have a great qualification...your work ethic.
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Bikers make great organ donors, get 115 on your licence today.

[_Iain_]

Never worked on the side whilst claiming - if i had a job, even cash in hand i quit JSA. Cant stand the fucking place & it'd make me one of the benifit theiving scroungers i spend so much time criticizing.

Spot around 2009/2010 where i couldnt get bugger all though. Went to college to try and study motor vehicle, but £30 a week diddnt even cover the bus fare to get there. Let alone boots, overalls etc - the grants are all well and good in theory till you try and claim stuff off em. And you cant claim JSA whilst in education full time..

Fucking place did my head in - i left after being told by my tutor that a pug 305 had 0% rear braking efficiency - even though you could see the handbrake had violently locked the rear wheels on the rollers & the car haddnt rolled out of the workshop. Also the three weeks learning how to take wheels off and put them back on was hell...Especially as i was funding bus fare by doing brake pads/discs/servicing on mates cars....

[covent.gardens]

Left old job - were things OK before then - any chance of old job back?
Maybe the guy who replaced you was useless, you never know

JSA seems alright bet... get your £70+ and your stamp, gives you time to sort yourself out then.

Looked in to factory jobs / warehouse? Maybe longish hours at not great pay, but at least there's a half decent pay at the end of it and you'll have some security, and they don't care too much about qualifications

[spaz]

Have you considered the military?


You'll work f#cking hard on relatively low pay to begin, but you'll be taught civilian accredited trade skills and managerial skills as your career progresses. Obviously your pay will increase with time served.

Drop me a PM if you want to know anything.
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"If it's got tits or an engine, it'll be trouble"

[supZ]

[Wonko The Sane]

[Dalemac]

People overdo CV's waaaay too much.

Mine is 1 page long. Not because I have nothing to sell, but because the person reading your CV doesn't want your entire life history.

Previous jobs - limit to last job and then last relevant job. If last two jobs are relevant, just mention them.

most recent qualifications only.

relevant hard skills

relevant soft skills

No hobbies/interests. what the fuck does that mean to an employer! They don't care that I used to fly aircraft and that i'm an amateur mechanic. It's not relevant to the job!

references available upon request.

Every CV should be accompanied with a cover letter that is written with the job and employer in mind that you are applying for.

Here you can go into a little detail on relevent skills, industry standards, and what you are like as a person.

Be specific and keep it short!



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YBR125 -> GPZ500S -> SL1000

[MaybeGuy]

How old are you?
I probably got paid more than you in the first year of my apprenticeship!

My GCSE's aren't that much better than yours, but I did a 4 year apprenticeship, 2 years work in my trade and I'm now at Sydney Uni.
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[tbourner]

Cut down your CV a bit and apply for apprenticeships. Must be some around as they're pushing for companies to do it. We just took on a 22 year old who took a pay cut to get in.

How about:
https://www.totaljobs.com/JobSearch/JobDetails.aspx?JobId=55105000

https://careers.fi/konecranes/careers.cgi?job_id=3346

https://veolia.taleo.net/careersection/extexp/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=413322&source=Indeed.com&sourceType=PREMIUM_POST_SITE

https://jobsearch.direct.gov.uk/GetJob.aspx?JobID=844852

https://jobsearch.direct.gov.uk/GetJob.aspx?JobID=781676

https://jobsearch.direct.gov.uk/GetJob.aspx?JobID=967080

Those were just from 1 search, I'm sure if you're willing to commute some way you'd find loads.


Post your actual CV document up here if you want advice on it, I'm sure people will be willing help to re-write it.
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Trev, now a biker?
Looking for first big bike.

[P.]

Iain, I'm shit at CVs so can't help you that way.

I also can't help with money

But I know you are a talented guy... I'm not thick, but some things like electrics and that... can go fuck. You managed to sort an electrical issue on my bike in 2 minutes.

Believe in yourself a bit more.

I would offer use of the Vara but I really do need to use it given the Bandits AIDS.

I don't know of any jobs going I'm afraid

[_Iain_]

Hokays. Cover letter for cold calling a few bike shops.

**adress etc some shit about phone numbers**

To whom it may concern,


I am writing to enquire as to the possibility of an opportunity to work for yourselves at **Insert business name**.

I believe that I could be an asset to your team, as I have a wide range of skills and a genuine enthusiasm for any chance to work in the motorcycle sales/repairs industry. I am self motivated & immediately available for any position that may arise within your company. I have worked in a garage environment previously, and have always worked on my own vehicles, including a full rebuild from frame up of one of them – giving me extensive knowledge of components, safe working procedures & general mechanical knowledge. I have also previously worked as a motorcycle courier, which I feel gives me a unique insight into clothing/luggage options as I have worked the bike in all weathers.

I have attached a copy of my CV for your consideration, and would also be very keen on working any kind of trial period in the hope I may prove myself a useful member of the team.



Yours respectfully


Iain Simpson


And re-edited CV

**same adress/phone number stuff i dont want to broadcast on the web**

Employment History:

Medway Jaguar
July 2005
I spent a week long work experience placement at this garage and worked in the service and repair department where I spent time servicing and repairing cars. As I already had some knowledge of car maintenance I was allowed to do many routine tasks by myself under supervision.

Adscene
August 2002-April 2006
I worked as part of a newspaper delivery team and was responsible for delivering free newspapers to approximately 200 houses each week. I had to ensure that delivery deadlines were met.

McDonalds
March 2006-January 2007
I worked various shifts, usually around 10 hours a week. I was trained to operate tills, prepare food and ensure the restaurant was clean at tidy at all times. I also received customer care and health/safety training.

Supremoglaze
Jan 2007-March 2007
This was a temporary position in a call centre where I gained experience in sales. I had to cold call clients and arrange call back appointments. I regularly met targets for the number of leads finalized in a customer appointment.

Earl Street Agency
July 2007-September 2007
Warehouse work with DHL. Temporary casual work via an employment agency.

Key Training
October 2007-January 2008
3 month work experience placement. Duties included data input, filing and postage systems. I was also responsible for a mild level of IT support (for example replacing damaged keyboards, changing toner cartridges and other basic tasks)

Clive’s Garage
February 2008-April 2008
I worked as a trainee mechanic in a small “two man” garage. Responsibilities included breaking up cars for parts to be sold, servicing customer’s cars and preparing cars for painting/repairing crash damage.


Various Employers
April 2008 –March 2010
I worked a series of temporary laboring jobs, mostly building sites. I also worked on a project converting an old oil tanker into housing. It was all short term (usually two to three weeks at a time) as required, and helped with living expenses whilst I struggled to find a permanent job. I gained experience in various aspects of building work, fabrication, decorating, metal & woodwork.

Pizza go go
March 2010 -2011
I worked as a delivery driver for a pizza shop. Responsibilities also included various cleaning tasks, and assisting with upkeep of the shop. I gained a lot of experience of dealing with customers, and a good knowledge of the local area.

Delta UK Express
Present
I currently work as a courier driver. I have been responsible for same day, and multidrop deliveries. I work mainly in the south east and London; however have delivered packages as far as Wales and Sheffield. I have learned to be very flexible with times to work, as I am on callout 24/7 delivering time critical packages to places such as police stations & hospitals across the country. I have full technical courier training enabling me to fit & replace Virtual Access routers & networking components across the country.

Qualifications

• English GCSE – C
• Maths GCSE – C
• Science double award GCSE – CC
• Literature GCSE – D
• Electronics GCSE – D
• French GCSE – E
• History GCSE – F
• ICT GNVQ – Pass

Other skills:

• Full UK Driving License
• Full UK Motorcycle License
• Low level I.T support experience
• Technical courier training
• Multidrop experience in van, car and on motorcycle.
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle maintenance/repair covering bodywork & mechanical on various cars, vans & motorcycles.

Personal statement:

I am a hardworking, trustworthy individual. I am a fast learner, and learn to adapt quickly to new task as required of me, as is proven by the variety of different jobs I have had in the past. I feel that my skills learned over a variety of different types of job would make me an asset to any workforce, as I feel it makes me more capable of dealing with a variety of different situations & problems effectively.

References available on request


Looks better laid out etc, but the text is what im concerned about. Did a spot of publishing/graphics design stuff with KEY. So like...yeah. Does this cover me? Have been researching like a motherfucker all afternoon.
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Riding: '07 KTM Duke II, Baotian BT49QT-20 Driving: '88 Volvo 340

[lozzypop1]

EMPLOYMENT: You still need to change Employment section so that the most recent is first.
Personally, I think your write up of each role is lacking.. You are only really saying what your job is, not what you do. You need to emphasise your transferrable skills, not tell them what the job was.

PERSONAL STATEMENT: I'd also put the personal statement first on the CV, underneath your details. Make it less "generic" and actually say what your goals are. As it is, you sound like every other applicant out there.

OTHER SKILLS: most of those can be intergrated into the Employment section. You're just wasting space.

Keep revamping.
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Funny, I used to hate being spanked as a child!
Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.

[Rigga]

They are after a new pope at the Vatican...

https://news.sky.com/story/1050513/pope-benedict-resigns-and-stuns-the-world

They can only say no!

[Dalemac]

Too much previous employment history. Like i said in an earlier post, limit it it to your most recent job, and then your most simliar job. And most recent always comes first, whether it is jobs, qualifications, etc.

Your cover letter needs some more substance. Consider moving what you have put as your personal statement into your cover letter.
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YBR125 -> GPZ500S -> SL1000

[R-Johnny]

It's just a thought and probably nothing like what you had in mind but, have you considered Farming ?

Not knowing what your surrounding area is like I dont know how realistic this is, but along as you have a driving license and are willing to put the time and effort in to learn.

Plenty of hours to be worked on a reasonable sized farm.
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R P8F

[_Iain_]

People keep going back & editing previous posts rather than posting new ones - by the time i've edited it again & posted the goalposts have somewhat changed, re-reading it it does look like i'm totally ignoring advice

Will crack on, however sorted the car issue & the other jobs one;

Combined this here vectra towbar;

https://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o574/_Iain_/54F0C5BE-2260-4054-AA04-4E633BDBB79F-490-00000034BBFE1A92_zps360117e5.jpg

With this here corsa;

https://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o574/_Iain_/337188EE-4292-4305-868E-71162B43C36F-490-00000034B5F1917F_zpsdb4b9653.jpg

Headlight, bumper, slam panel, grill & bonet are all fucked up. Doesnt look bad, but was two man effort to get the bonnet up. Gonna have to take some time pulling bits back where they're supposed to be before selling it/working/etc. Might as well quit both jobs at this point. Not going through insurance thank fuck...only seems to have bent the lighting bit on the towbar slightly & a freindly garage will hopefully sort it out for minimal cost.

Prime example of being a stupid motherfucker & not concentrating. He pulled out of the junction, saw a car coming & slammed brakes on. I was looking over my shoulder to cover blind spot & basicly pulled away straight into the back of him. 100% my fault.


I'd make a fucking awesome pope however. I'll forward them a CV.
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Riding: '07 KTM Duke II, Baotian BT49QT-20 Driving: '88 Volvo 340